definition of
agitation

[1] #1 agitation n. a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance. wn

[2] #2 agitation n. [ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest] a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest". wn

[3] #3 agitation n. the feeling of being agitated; not calm. wn

[4] #4 agitation n. [excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo] disturbance usually in protest. wn

[5] #5 agitation n. the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously). wn